For centuries, The Cage in St Osyth has been whispered about as one of England’s most haunted buildings. But behind its chilling reputation lies a tangled web of half-truths, disputed history, and terrifying modern encounters.

In this episode, we dig into the origins of The Cage, exploring its mysterious transformation from a simple village lock-up to a hotspot of paranormal legends. We examine the story of Ursula Kemp, the cunning woman accused of witchcraft, and unravel whether she was ever truly connected to the building at all.

Then we turn to the haunting that made national headlines: Vanessa Mitchell’s experiences after moving in during the 2000s. From blood appearing out of nowhere, to violent poltergeist activity, shadow figures, and the infamous mirror incident, we walk through her documented encounters and the friends and investigators who witnessed phenomena alongside her.

Along the way, we explore the contradictions, the missing historical records, the disputed timelines, the lack of physical evidence, versus the overwhelming volume of paranormal accounts collected over decades.

Was The Cage ever a true witch’s prison? Is its haunting a remnant of a darker past, or something born from fear, folklore, and human experience?

Join us as we peel back the layers of history, legend, and the unknown in one of Britain’s most perplexing haunted homes.

Episode ID: 1000740978405

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Release Date: 12/12/2025, 09:14:30